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Good Health and Well Being
Good Health and Well Being is one of the main goals of the SDGs. Specifically, the UN wants to ensure healthy lives and promote the well-being of all citizens of the world.
On a smaller scale, within the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas community, the physical and mental health of both the employees and the student body are promoted through wellness programs initiated by the Human Resources and Development Office (HRMO) and different departments and organizations within DLSU-D.
Employees are encouraged to participate in programs for relaxation, mindfulness, and promote physical health. The University also incorporates into its curriculum Physical Education programs, sports activities for students, and student wellness through guidance and conselling, personal and social development, as well as psycho education services.
Call for Donation (September 2023)
Due to the adverse effect of Taal Volcano's vulcanic smog, the Lasallian Community Development Center requested donations to assist those affected in Calabarzon. With the help of the Lasallian community, LCDC made sure that the needed assistance to affected individuals and families who can afford pulmonary medicines and N95 masks, especially those with pulmonary diseases.
Learn moreCOVID-19 Response (2022)
The University has set up a proactive policies and protocols to protect the Lasallian community from the threat of COVID-19. This includes a vaccination program for employees as well as assistance from the University Health Clinic.
Learn moreDental Mission (January 2023)
The Lasallian Community Development Center (LCDC) conducted a dental mission at Bahay Pag-asa in Dasmariñas (BPD). The activity was headed by Pia Gapasin and assisted by BPD staff and LCDC faculty.
Learn moreDonation Drive (January 2023)
The College of Science and Computer Studies Student Government (CSCG SG) donated items to Home for Girls. The donation was facilitated by Ma. Rojenna Agapito, Director of Outreach and Initiatives of CSCS SG with other LCDC members.
Learn moreForum Workshop (January 2023)
DLSU-D High School hosted a Forum-Workshop titled “Cavite for Zero Waste: YOUth on the MOVE.” DLSU-D High School hosted a Forum-Workshop titled “Cavite for Zero Waste: YOUth on the MOVE.” The forum-workshop aimed at gathering Senior High School student leaders from different Catholic schools, youth organizations and universities in Cavite to make them prime movers of the Youth Zero Waste Network in Cavite.
Learn moreHands-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (April 2023)
LCDC faculty led a hands-only CPR training for Grade 11 STEM students, teaching essential skills to confidently administer high-quality compressions in emergencies. The training aimed to teach the students the essential skill and confidence to administer high-quality compressions when needed.
Learn moreHIV/AIDS Awareness(CPR) (November 2023)
The Lasallian Community Development Center (LCDC) in DLSU-D encouraged the community to join the fight against HIV-AIDS and to support people living with it.
Learn moreLasalyanong Sanduguan (May 2023)
The DLSU-D College of Science Student Government organized the Lasalyanong Sanduguan blood donation drive. With the help of other volunteers, the College of Science and Computer Studies Student Government (CSCSSG) organized this activity.
Learn moreLiturgical Services (February 2023)
The university's liturgical celebrations, including Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, are open to the public.
Learn moreSummer Sports Activities (August 2023)
The Health and Wellness team organized Summer Sports Activities for Bahay Pag-Asa ng Dasmariñas residents at the university swimming pool, MTH court, and BPD recreation complex. The Physical Education professors, coaches, and varsity athletes from the Sports Development Office and Physical Education Department handled the basketball, swimming, and pickleball sessions.
Learn moreWellness Program
SWC aims to facilitate students’ personal empowerment and holistic development by promoting college success through counselling, psycho-education services, growth sessions, career services and academic development.
Learn moreREED Church Involvement (May 2022)
The Religious Education Department (REED) organizes activities such as vocation accompaniment, service (diakonia), and community (Koinonia).
Learn moreOpening University Facilities for the Diocese of Imus (August 2022)
The Music Coordinators' Assembly by MusiCaviteño took place at the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Chapel, DLSU-D.This activity is a call for liturgical and ecclesial unity.
Learn moreGabay Program (November 2020)
The DLSU-D GABAY: Employees’ Mental Health Care and Support Program seeks to introduce activities to counter the mental health challenges of the pandemic through effective employees’, work engagement, and various interventions.
Learn moreSelf Care Hub
The Self-Care Hub was developed to provide an avenue for all members of the Lasallian community to rejuvenate and nourish their overall well-being by freely using therapeutic techniques (online or on-site) to establish connections of the present situation with various life’s challenges.
Learn moreHealth Card
The University invests in good health care maintenance service for its employees, by contracting a credible and responsive health maintenance service provider, providing employees with access to quality healthcare services and safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines.